Service With Honor

U.S. Marine Corps LCpl Nicko Salem, a native of Saipan, earns the title of company honorman for Company M at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, on April 25, 2014. Salem excelled over his peers in various tests of physical and mental challenges that he faced during boot camp. Photo by Cpl Michael Wick.

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Render RespectsU.S. Marine Corps LCpl Nicko Salem, a native of Saipan, earns the title of company honorman for Company M at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, on April 25, 2014. Salem excelled over his peers in various tests of physical and mental challenges that he faced during boot camp. Photo by Cpl Michael Wick.

Down And DirtyU.S. Marine Corps LCpl Nicko Salem, a native of Saipan, earns the title of company honorman for Company M at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, on April 25, 2014. Salem excelled over his peers in various tests of physical and mental challenges that he faced during boot camp. Photo by Cpl Michael Wick.

Jungle SurvivalU.S. Marine Corps LCpl Nicko Salem, a native of Saipan, earns the title of company honorman for Company M at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, on April 25, 2014. Salem excelled over his peers in various tests of physical and mental challenges that he faced during boot camp. Photo by Cpl Michael Wick.

Sighting InU.S. Marine Corps LCpl Nicko Salem, a native of Saipan, earns the title of company honorman for Company M at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, on April 25, 2014. Salem excelled over his peers in various tests of physical and mental challenges that he faced during boot camp. Photo by Cpl Michael Wick.

Tactical RecoveryU.S. Marine Corps LCpl Nicko Salem, a native of Saipan, earns the title of company honorman for Company M at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, on April 25, 2014. Salem excelled over his peers in various tests of physical and mental challenges that he faced during boot camp. Photo by Cpl Michael Wick.

Train, Triage & EvacuateU.S. Marine Corps LCpl Nicko Salem, a native of Saipan, earns the title of company honorman for Company M at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, on April 25, 2014. Salem excelled over his peers in various tests of physical and mental challenges that he faced during boot camp. Photo by Cpl Michael Wick.

Vertical TakeoffU.S. Marine Corps LCpl Nicko Salem, a native of Saipan, earns the title of company honorman for Company M at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, on April 25, 2014. Salem excelled over his peers in various tests of physical and mental challenges that he faced during boot camp. Photo by Cpl Michael Wick.

Breath of Fresh AirU.S. Marine Corps LCpl Nicko Salem, a native of Saipan, earns the title of company honorman for Company M at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, on April 25, 2014. Salem excelled over his peers in various tests of physical and mental challenges that he faced during boot camp. Photo by Cpl Michael Wick.

Reaching for the SkiesU.S. Marine Corps LCpl Nicko Salem, a native of Saipan, earns the title of company honorman for Company M at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, on April 25, 2014. Salem excelled over his peers in various tests of physical and mental challenges that he faced during boot camp. Photo by Cpl Michael Wick.

Frozen VoyageU.S. Marine Corps LCpl Nicko Salem, a native of Saipan, earns the title of company honorman for Company M at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, on April 25, 2014. Salem excelled over his peers in various tests of physical and mental challenges that he faced during boot camp. Photo by Cpl Michael Wick.

Glide in StrideU.S. Marine Corps LCpl Nicko Salem, a native of Saipan, earns the title of company honorman for Company M at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, on April 25, 2014. Salem excelled over his peers in various tests of physical and mental challenges that he faced during boot camp. Photo by Cpl Michael Wick.

Relief and AppointmentU.S. Marine Corps LCpl Nicko Salem, a native of Saipan, earns the title of company honorman for Company M at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, on April 25, 2014. Salem excelled over his peers in various tests of physical and mental challenges that he faced during boot camp. Photo by Cpl Michael Wick.

Mount Fuji On the HorizonU.S. Marine Corps LCpl Nicko Salem, a native of Saipan, earns the title of company honorman for Company M at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, on April 25, 2014. Salem excelled over his peers in various tests of physical and mental challenges that he faced during boot camp. Photo by Cpl Michael Wick.

360 Degrees of SecurityU.S. Marine Corps LCpl Nicko Salem, a native of Saipan, earns the title of company honorman for Company M at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, on April 25, 2014. Salem excelled over his peers in various tests of physical and mental challenges that he faced during boot camp. Photo by Cpl Michael Wick.

Peas in a PodU.S. Marine Corps LCpl Nicko Salem, a native of Saipan, earns the title of company honorman for Company M at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, on April 25, 2014. Salem excelled over his peers in various tests of physical and mental challenges that he faced during boot camp. Photo by Cpl Michael Wick.

Cover DownU.S. Marine Corps LCpl Nicko Salem, a native of Saipan, earns the title of company honorman for Company M at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, on April 25, 2014. Salem excelled over his peers in various tests of physical and mental challenges that he faced during boot camp. Photo by Cpl Michael Wick.

Poolees Meet MarinesU.S. Marine Corps LCpl Nicko Salem, a native of Saipan, earns the title of company honorman for Company M at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, on April 25, 2014. Salem excelled over his peers in various tests of physical and mental challenges that he faced during boot camp. Photo by Cpl Michael Wick.

Sharp ShootingU.S. Marine Corps LCpl Nicko Salem, a native of Saipan, earns the title of company honorman for Company M at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, on April 25, 2014. Salem excelled over his peers in various tests of physical and mental challenges that he faced during boot camp. Photo by Cpl Michael Wick.

Lead From the FrontU.S. Marine Corps LCpl Nicko Salem, a native of Saipan, earns the title of company honorman for Company M at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, on April 25, 2014. Salem excelled over his peers in various tests of physical and mental challenges that he faced during boot camp. Photo by Cpl Michael Wick.

Huey Lift OffU.S. Marine Corps LCpl Nicko Salem, a native of Saipan, earns the title of company honorman for Company M at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, on April 25, 2014. Salem excelled over his peers in various tests of physical and mental challenges that he faced during boot camp. Photo by Cpl Michael Wick.

Presenting the ColorsU.S. Marine Corps LCpl Nicko Salem, a native of Saipan, earns the title of company honorman for Company M at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, on April 25, 2014. Salem excelled over his peers in various tests of physical and mental challenges that he faced during boot camp. Photo by Cpl Michael Wick.

What Goes UpU.S. Marine Corps LCpl Nicko Salem, a native of Saipan, earns the title of company honorman for Company M at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, on April 25, 2014. Salem excelled over his peers in various tests of physical and mental challenges that he faced during boot camp. Photo by Cpl Michael Wick.

MRF Conducts Interoperability TrainingU.S. Marine Corps LCpl Nicko Salem, a native of Saipan, earns the title of company honorman for Company M at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, on April 25, 2014. Salem excelled over his peers in various tests of physical and mental challenges that he faced during boot camp. Photo by Cpl Michael Wick.

Boots on the SnowU.S. Marine Corps LCpl Nicko Salem, a native of Saipan, earns the title of company honorman for Company M at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, on April 25, 2014. Salem excelled over his peers in various tests of physical and mental challenges that he faced during boot camp. Photo by Cpl Michael Wick.

Deep Blue SeaU.S. Marine Corps LCpl Nicko Salem, a native of Saipan, earns the title of company honorman for Company M at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, on April 25, 2014. Salem excelled over his peers in various tests of physical and mental challenges that he faced during boot camp. Photo by Cpl Michael Wick.

Huey SunsetU.S. Marine Corps LCpl Nicko Salem, a native of Saipan, earns the title of company honorman for Company M at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, on April 25, 2014. Salem excelled over his peers in various tests of physical and mental challenges that he faced during boot camp. Photo by Cpl Michael Wick.

Foot PatrolU.S. Marine Corps LCpl Nicko Salem, a native of Saipan, earns the title of company honorman for Company M at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, on April 25, 2014. Salem excelled over his peers in various tests of physical and mental challenges that he faced during boot camp. Photo by Cpl Michael Wick.

Portside WatchU.S. Marine Corps LCpl Nicko Salem, a native of Saipan, earns the title of company honorman for Company M at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, on April 25, 2014. Salem excelled over his peers in various tests of physical and mental challenges that he faced during boot camp. Photo by Cpl Michael Wick.

Snowy SlopesU.S. Marine Corps LCpl Nicko Salem, a native of Saipan, earns the title of company honorman for Company M at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, on April 25, 2014. Salem excelled over his peers in various tests of physical and mental challenges that he faced during boot camp. Photo by Cpl Michael Wick.

Meet Your New MarineU.S. Marine Corps LCpl Nicko Salem, a native of Saipan, earns the title of company honorman for Company M at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, on April 25, 2014. Salem excelled over his peers in various tests of physical and mental challenges that he faced during boot camp. Photo by Cpl Michael Wick.

Sunrise at Cherry PointU.S. Marine Corps LCpl Nicko Salem, a native of Saipan, earns the title of company honorman for Company M at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, on April 25, 2014. Salem excelled over his peers in various tests of physical and mental challenges that he faced during boot camp. Photo by Cpl Michael Wick.

Into the WildU.S. Marine Corps LCpl Nicko Salem, a native of Saipan, earns the title of company honorman for Company M at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, on April 25, 2014. Salem excelled over his peers in various tests of physical and mental challenges that he faced during boot camp. Photo by Cpl Michael Wick.

In The NestU.S. Marine Corps LCpl Nicko Salem, a native of Saipan, earns the title of company honorman for Company M at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, on April 25, 2014. Salem excelled over his peers in various tests of physical and mental challenges that he faced during boot camp. Photo by Cpl Michael Wick.

Home Sweet HomeU.S. Marine Corps LCpl Nicko Salem, a native of Saipan, earns the title of company honorman for Company M at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, on April 25, 2014. Salem excelled over his peers in various tests of physical and mental challenges that he faced during boot camp. Photo by Cpl Michael Wick.

Hit 'Em HighU.S. Marine Corps LCpl Nicko Salem, a native of Saipan, earns the title of company honorman for Company M at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, on April 25, 2014. Salem excelled over his peers in various tests of physical and mental challenges that he faced during boot camp. Photo by Cpl Michael Wick.

Big GunsU.S. Marine Corps LCpl Nicko Salem, a native of Saipan, earns the title of company honorman for Company M at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, on April 25, 2014. Salem excelled over his peers in various tests of physical and mental challenges that he faced during boot camp. Photo by Cpl Michael Wick.

Bang BangU.S. Marine Corps LCpl Nicko Salem, a native of Saipan, earns the title of company honorman for Company M at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, on April 25, 2014. Salem excelled over his peers in various tests of physical and mental challenges that he faced during boot camp. Photo by Cpl Michael Wick.

SPMAGTF Crisis ResponseU.S. Marine Corps LCpl Nicko Salem, a native of Saipan, earns the title of company honorman for Company M at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, on April 25, 2014. Salem excelled over his peers in various tests of physical and mental challenges that he faced during boot camp. Photo by Cpl Michael Wick.

Blazing BulletsU.S. Marine Corps LCpl Nicko Salem, a native of Saipan, earns the title of company honorman for Company M at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, on April 25, 2014. Salem excelled over his peers in various tests of physical and mental challenges that he faced during boot camp. Photo by Cpl Michael Wick.

Silent Drill PlatoonU.S. Marine Corps LCpl Nicko Salem, a native of Saipan, earns the title of company honorman for Company M at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, on April 25, 2014. Salem excelled over his peers in various tests of physical and mental challenges that he faced during boot camp. Photo by Cpl Michael Wick.

Howitzer RepairU.S. Marine Corps LCpl Nicko Salem, a native of Saipan, earns the title of company honorman for Company M at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, on April 25, 2014. Salem excelled over his peers in various tests of physical and mental challenges that he faced during boot camp. Photo by Cpl Michael Wick.

Blending InU.S. Marine Corps LCpl Nicko Salem, a native of Saipan, earns the title of company honorman for Company M at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, on April 25, 2014. Salem excelled over his peers in various tests of physical and mental challenges that he faced during boot camp. Photo by Cpl Michael Wick.

Side PlankU.S. Marine Corps LCpl Nicko Salem, a native of Saipan, earns the title of company honorman for Company M at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, on April 25, 2014. Salem excelled over his peers in various tests of physical and mental challenges that he faced during boot camp. Photo by Cpl Michael Wick.

Get in StepU.S. Marine Corps LCpl Nicko Salem, a native of Saipan, earns the title of company honorman for Company M at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, on April 25, 2014. Salem excelled over his peers in various tests of physical and mental challenges that he faced during boot camp. Photo by Cpl Michael Wick.

Beauty and the BeastU.S. Marine Corps LCpl Nicko Salem, a native of Saipan, earns the title of company honorman for Company M at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, on April 25, 2014. Salem excelled over his peers in various tests of physical and mental challenges that he faced during boot camp. Photo by Cpl Michael Wick.

Up the RopeU.S. Marine Corps LCpl Nicko Salem, a native of Saipan, earns the title of company honorman for Company M at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, on April 25, 2014. Salem excelled over his peers in various tests of physical and mental challenges that he faced during boot camp. Photo by Cpl Michael Wick.

Run, Swim, RappelU.S. Marine Corps LCpl Nicko Salem, a native of Saipan, earns the title of company honorman for Company M at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, on April 25, 2014. Salem excelled over his peers in various tests of physical and mental challenges that he faced during boot camp. Photo by Cpl Michael Wick.

The Night ShiftU.S. Marine Corps LCpl Nicko Salem, a native of Saipan, earns the title of company honorman for Company M at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, on April 25, 2014. Salem excelled over his peers in various tests of physical and mental challenges that he faced during boot camp. Photo by Cpl Michael Wick.

Push UpU.S. Marine Corps LCpl Nicko Salem, a native of Saipan, earns the title of company honorman for Company M at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, on April 25, 2014. Salem excelled over his peers in various tests of physical and mental challenges that he faced during boot camp. Photo by Cpl Michael Wick.